Atlanta United have named MLS Cup winner Ronny Deila as their new head coach, appointing the previous New York Metropolis FC boss on Friday.
Deila, who beforehand managed UAE Professional League facet Al Wahda, has signed a three-year cope with the 5 Stripes as they appear to enhance on their 2024 common season.
Atlanta completed ninth within the Japanese Convention standings, however beat Inter Miami on their technique to the MLS playoff semi-finals earlier than falling to defeat towards Orlando Metropolis.
Interim head coach Rob Valentino took cost of the membership in June after Atlanta selected to half methods with Gonzalo Pineda following a troublesome run of outcomes.
Valentino oversaw 26 video games in all competitions, successful 9 of these encounters (D6 L11), averaging 1.27 factors per sport throughout his time on the helm.
A brand new period – get on board. #ATLUTD hires Ronny Deila as Head Coach pic.twitter.com/OMjIisUByk
— Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) December 20, 2024
Deila arrives on the membership with managerial pedigree, having taken cost of 633 video games in his profession, successful eight main honours alongside the way in which.
In his earlier stint in MLS, Deila received 46 of his 90 video games in command of NYCFC (D15 L29), ending his time on the membership with a win share of 51.1%, solely managing a greater ratio with Membership Brugge (57.14%), Brodd (58.33%) and Celtic (64.41%).
He additionally led the Pigeons to their maiden MLS Cup triumph in 2021, with NYCFC beating Portland Timbers on penalties at Windfall Park.
“I wish to thank Arthur M. Clean and Garth Lagerwey for this chance and couldn’t be extra excited to affix Atlanta United,” Deila stated.
“It is a membership with nice possession, glorious amenities and the ambition to succeed and proceed to drive the league ahead.
“I’m joyful to return to MLS, a aggressive league that I get pleasure from, and I’m wanting to arrive and get to work with our group of gamers.”
